The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm had trouble finding ways to stop the Alexandria Cardinals, which beat Storm, 6-1.

Alexandria was led by Matt Resch, who registered one goal. Resch scored 7:44 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Alexandria. Jack Wensman picked up the assist.

The Cardinals' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Sauk Rapids-Rice power plays. Alexandria forced Sauk Rapids-Rice goalie William Mortenson to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Alexandria additionally got points from Toby Helgeson, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Parker Revering also scored for Alexandria. In addition, Alexandria received assists from Kevin Finley, who had one and Ryan Marciniak, who had three.

The Storm could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Sauk Rapids-Rice also got a goal from Mathew Meyer as well.

The Cardinals' Ben Allen stopped 15 shots out of the 16 that he faced. Alexandria incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. William Mortenson made 25 saves for Sauk Rapids-Rice on 31 shots.